TomTom 620 WiFi

[srphelps]

Hi Everyone
I’ve been part of this forum for quite a while now and trust all of your opinions so here’s a question for you. I just got a TT 620 WiFi and it works very well however it seems like when TomTom releases a new unit it’s getting more dummied down than the one before. Case in point. I remember when I bought a go 2535 everyone complained it didn’t have a compass and was missing quite a few other features now come the 620 WiFi and they took away the clock on the follow me screen ( when not in navigation mode ) and the maps are strange to me. All the roads are dark colored and it can’t be changed. That’s just a few things I’ve noticed. So my biggest question is..... what do you guys think of the new Tomtom’s and have you heard if they there going to make some improvements.

Thank you for your time

 

[dhn]

Newer releases certainly have been dummied down over what prevailed with older models. Improvements?? Other than WiFi in the newest models, I don't see much in the near future. Others may have differing opinions.

 

[Arno]

I presume you are not running with Night colours. Menu > bottom RH icon, if tapped on the half moon it should have a diagonal line through it.
Maybe you could use a different base colour. Menu > Settings > Appearance > Display > Theme color.
Two below that is Brightness with Day and Night settings.

 

[srphelps]

I presume you are not running with Night colours. Menu > bottom RH icon, if tapped on the half moon it should have a diagonal line through it.
Maybe you could use a different base colour. Menu > Settings > Appearance > Display > Theme color.
Two below that is Brightness with Day and Night settings.

Yeah it’s in day color. I tried the theme color but it didn’t change the color of the roads. Do you have the same unit? Is your display show the roads black? Just curious.
Thank you for your response

 

[Arno]

No, my roads are not in black. On second print you can see my Home location.

 

[srphelps]

No, my roads are not in black. On second print you can see my Home location.View attachment 4927 View attachment 4928

How did you do that? What setting do you have yours on? That looks great

 

[Arno]

Out of the box.
I changed very few of my Settings from Default,

Take a picture of yours and post it here, maybe one of us will notice something.

 

[srphelps]

Out of the box.
I changed very few of my Settings from Default,

Take a picture of yours and post it here, maybe one of us will notice something.

Thank you very much
I figured out how yours looks like that 2D and 3D if you push your compass it will switch between the two. On mine in the 3D mode the roads are a real dark grey and freeways and state roads are black. At least I think that’s how yours looks different than mine.

 

[Arno]

In 3D mine are all black, even the Interstates.
When you program a route, the suggested route pipe will be blue (default colour).

 

[srphelps]

View attachment 4929 In 3D mine are all black, even the Interstates.
When you program a route, the suggested route pipe will be blue (default colour).

We’ll at least I know now that it’s normal. I still like it though I just hope TomTom makes some decent improvements on it.

 

[Arno]

Just to be sure, you did download and install the TomTom MyDrive App on your cell phone.
It is the Data plan from your cell phone that provides the Live Traffic connection and is also used for phone calls.
If set up right you can have text message read out while driving, also Whatsapp.
If you have questions to that someone else will have to answer as I, except for original testing haven't used it.

 

[srphelps]

Just to be sure, you did download and install the TomTom MyDrive App on your cell phone.
It is the Data plan from your cell phone that provides the Live Traffic connection and is also used for phone calls.
If set up right you can have text message read out while driving, also Whatsapp.
If you have questions to that someone else will have to answer as I, except for original testing haven't used it.

Ok thank you
I have the app on my phone however it’s a iPhone X and I’ve been kinda hearing that the app is not compatible at this time

 

[canderson]

Since he has a 620, he can just as easily set up the phone as a WiFi hot spot and have the 620 get its traffic that way -- providing he doesn't have to pay any extra for using his phone as a hot spot. No difference in how much data it will use.

 

[srphelps]

Since he has a 620, he can just as easily set up the phone as a WiFi hot spot and have the 620 get its traffic that way -- providing he doesn't have to pay any extra for using his phone as a hot spot. No difference in how much data it will use.

Yeah that’s how I’ve been doing it and it works very well.

 

[Arno]

Since he has a 620, he can just as easily set up the phone as a WiFi hot spot and have the 620 get its traffic that way -- providing he doesn't have to pay any extra for using his phone as a hot spot. No difference in how much data it will use.

From this
https://www.telus.com/en/on/support/article/use-android-phone-wifi-hotspot
I see no difference. A data plan must still be paid.
Like to hear more about it, thanks.

 

[canderson]

Yes, to do either BT or WiFi, a data plan is needed.
For the OP:
The difference is that with the BT app, you can get around tethering fees, if your plan requires one. If there's no tethering fee, then you can go with BT or WiFi as it suits you since the cost will be the same. In fact, some have said that battery use is better with the WiFi solution.

 

[srphelps]

Yes, to do either BT or WiFi, a data plan is needed.
For the OP:
The difference is that with the BT app, you can get around tethering fees, if your plan requires one. If there's no tethering fee, then you can go with BT or WiFi as it suits you since the cost will be the same. In fact, some have said that battery use is better with the WiFi solution.

So would I ask my cell provider about tethering fees?

 

[canderson]

That's correct. If there's an additional fee on top of your data plan, give the TomTom app a try on your phone first. If there's no additional fee, might as well do it the simple way and set your phone up as a WiFi hot spot. I know that in times past, Apple has warned about heat when in hot spot mode, but the small amount of data that will be involved keeps that from being an issue, even with the older phones.

 

[srphelps]

That's correct. If there's an additional fee on top of your data plan, give the TomTom app a try on your phone first. If there's no additional fee, might as well do it the simple way and set your phone up as a WiFi hot spot. I know that in times past, Apple has warned about heat when in hot spot mode, but the small amount of data that will be involved keeps that from being an issue, even with the older phones.

Ok thank you for your help. This site is amazing

 

[ve1bvd]

I just got my GO 620 the other day, and I noticed that when I was in a shopping centre parking lot, the parking slot dividing lines showed up as green. the persisted even as i zoomed out a couple of levels.

Phil